Responsibilities May Include
Often confused as either students or faculty, this ‘in between’ position is vital to the academic ecosystem.
What does a caregiver-inclusive university or workplace environment mean to you?
The Job Search Club program at UWaterloo fosters a community of support and job search confidence by leveraging campus partnerships, research, student feedback and lived experience.
Your needs are unique and you must take the time to reflect on who would best serve you as a mentor (hint: it probably shouldn’t be your supervisor).
There are several details that should be finalized before you sign on to a faculty position.
It is not enough to have a postdocs’ association at your institution – they require a voice, power and influence to make important changes for future researchers.
A diversity of mentors is instrumental for supporting PhD students in exploring life outside of the tenure track.
The key to surviving and thriving is to have a good navigation strategy.
By highlighting relevant activities, emphasizing transferable skills and incorporating the career gap as a valuable experience on your resume, you can effectively communicate your growth and value to potential employers.
Customizing your job application documents for academic and industry roles will help you stand out as a candidate.
Four steps graduate students, postdocs and their allies can take to advance equality.
A new microcredential at Université Laval boosts professional development by cultivating the key skills that are in demand at companies, organizations and in communities.
By using labour market information as a tool for targeted career exploration, you can facilitate a smoother transition to employment following graduation.
Helping students overcome this enduring struggle is an important aspect of their professional development.
Three graduates share their PhD journeys and their forays into the biotechnology and therapeutics sector.
A cross-institutional, open-source series helps graduate students and postdoctoral fellows articulate their teaching experiences for various career pathways.
Strategies and resources for grad students and postdocs to increase the relevance of word-of-mouth referrals and internet-based research.
Like personal goals, professional benchmarks can guide self-evaluation and setting targets for improvement.
Community and mentorship are critical for supporting the success of graduate students with disabilities.
Goal setting helps graduate students approach studies mindfully, normalizes challenges around future goals.